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WORLD MUSIC EVENTS
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Our most successful international music event was held in Vienna, Austra, in 1998. Our second was in Dublin, Ireland, in 2000. Now we are trying to do another, and are planning another larger trip to Prague in the Czech Republic. Prague is one of the few major cities that was not bombed in World War II. This city of fairy-tale castles will be the destination of the NTCMA World Music Event IF the economy settles down to make it possible. Bob & Sheila Everhart performed in China in 2002, and at the same time investigated the possibilities of holding our annual music convention in that country. Portugal, Spain, New Zealand, and Australia are also under consideration.
If you are an entertainer and you perform old-time country, bluegrass, folk, and/or roots music, this is the trip for you. If you are a traveler, this will be the most exciting trip you'll probably ever take. Not only will we provide round-trip airfare (from certain hub cities) we'll also provide a delightful room in a 4-star hotel (some meals included); as well as optional side trips. You'll receive tickets to all the performances of the American Traditional Music & Dance Festival PLUS some extra surprises for performances off-site.
Entertainers, this could be the best investment you ever made if you want to begin touring internationally. This is the first step to meeting promoters, producers, radio and television personalities, record companies, and booking agents. Bob Everhart has made over 30 concert tours to Europe alone, performing with some of the best-known bluegrass bands on that continent. So don't miss a golden opportunity to expand your entertainment horizons. CD's, DVD's, and/or tapes are mandatory before acceptance is approved. Send for more complete details about when and where, along with your CD, to P.O. Box 492, Anita, Iowa, 50020. Join Bob & Sheila Everhart and a host of other great old-timey music performers on one of the most wonderful trips you could possibly go on.
WORLD MUSIC EVENTS Traditional Music & Dance Worldwide, began in 1976 as part of the "National Old Time Country Music Festival." It is held in collaboration with the Pioneer Ag Expo, and has turned into a very successful international event some 35 years later. Membership in the NTCMA, SPBGMA, CIOFF, and other organizations has made it possible to conduct international events relative to America's traditional music and dance. We have successfully taken this concept around the world. The NTCMA has for a number of years conducted various seminars, symposiums, conventions, and congress in different parts of the world. We continue to invite international performers and dancers to our annual national festival in America.
SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS
1989- Ocho Rios International Fest, Mallard Beach, Jamaica
1990- Country Music Congress, Linz, Austria
1991- Internationales Music Festival, Wilhelmshaven, Germany
1992- MCD Productions, "Oscar Cruz Fest," Veracruz, Mexico
1993- Two Rivers Festival, Denison, Iowa
1994- USA/Mexico Concurso for Guitar, Veracruz, Mexico
1995- Troublesome Creek Festival, Exira, Iowa
1996- Cowboy Music Fest, Walnut, Iowa
1997- Old Settlers Fest, Hancock, Iowa
1998- American Traditional Music & Dance Fest, Vienna, Austria
1999- Hall of Fame Mini-Festival, Anita, Iowa
2000- American Traditional Music & Dance Fest, Dublin, Ireland
2001- Hall of Fame Mini-Festival, Anita, Iowa
2002- American Traditional Music & Dance Fest, Prague, Czech Republic
2003- Country Music Festival, Iowa
2004- Country Music Festival, Iowa
2005- Country Music Festival, Iowa
2006- International Country Fest, Marton, New Zealand
2007- International Country Fest, Marton, New Zealand
2008- Country Music Festival, Iowa
We have not ventured outside the state of Iowa for several years because of the economy. We are now site inspecting for future locations for the American Traditional Music & Dance Festival. California is high on the list, as is Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. We are waiting for the currency exchange for the dollar to better, and the economy to improve, as well as finding affordable air fares and affordable hotel usage. We need to site inspect every possible location we can find, and expect help in doing that.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VENUES This will vary according to location. Minimum requirements are as follows.
70 double rooms for 3 nights, Thursday-Saturday
Offsite tourist attractions to consume at least 1 day.
One theater seating room able to accomodate 300-350.
Two small break-out rooms near the main theater room.
Two suites to accommodate staff
On site food (not necessarily catered)
Off site food (within walking distance).
Local sponsorship and promotion from convention bureau.
Our national, as well as international, events have attracted considerable press, television, and radio coverage.
Bob Everhart, President of the National Traditional Country Music Association, Inc., is a member of the Internatinal Society of Meeting Planners; International Council of Festivals; and Conseil Internatinoal des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d-Arts Traditionnels
